Tekeyus Sumpter held after alleged police melee in Northampton

NORTHAMPTON — A Northampton man accused of assaulting police officers attempting to arrest him was ordered held on $1,000 bail Tuesday.

Tekeyus J. Sumpter, 40, of whose address is listed as the Interfaith Cot Shelter, 43 Center St., pleaded not guilty in Northampton District Court to misdemeanor breaking and entering, disorderly conduct (subsequent offense), resisting arrest, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (shod foot) and five counts of assault and battery of a police officer.